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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.78, 1,433.75 and 903.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.78, 1,433.75 and 903.94 is: 1,355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.78 : 1,433.75 = 903.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.78/1,433.75 = 903.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.78x = 1,433.75 × 903.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.78x = 1,296,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,015.87/955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.98

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